Bryant McGill's Blog, page 49
January 21, 2015
Completing your lesson
"The more something upsets you, the more it is meant for you. When it no longer upsets you, it is no longer needed because the lesson is complete."
— Bryant McGill
The door of opportunity
"The door of opportunity and the door of generosity are the same door."
— Bryant McGill
Get rid of people unconditionally
"We strive our whole lives to love people unconditionally, but sometimes we need to get rid of people unconditionally."
— Bryant McGill
Strategic disengagement
"There is a difference between giving-up and strategic disengagement. Know the difference."
— Bryant McGill
January 20, 2015
If your life is a disaster
"If your life is a disaster it is absolutely because you are a disaster."
— Bryant McGill
When you are facing conflict try to keep the surface of your inner-pool of emotions calm and steady
If petty and meddlesome people stress you out try to begin looking at their slights, insults and jabs as a form of training. Being insulted offers you an opportunity to practice having a non-response internally and remaining calm. It's a practice and it takes time, but it is very possible to learn this skill. Start with small slights and attacks and when they occur — steady yourself by setting the intention and say to yourself, "OK. This person is giving me an opportunity to practice having a...
January 19, 2015
Acceptance can bring change
"As hard as it is to believe, acceptance can open different opportunities for change than resistance."
— Bryant McGill
January 18, 2015
Find good mentors, advisors and role models
Be careful where you get your information. A lot of people who talk about success aren't very successful. A lot of people who teach about business aren't very accomplished at business. There must be a million social media experts who haven't accomplished anything with social media. Too many people out there are giving other people bad information; some call that the blind leading the blind, and it can not only be immoral, but it can even be dangerous. If someone is telling you how to be good...
January 17, 2015
Quit saying you do not have time
"Quit saying you don't have time. You have time for what you make time for in life."
— Bryant McGill
January 16, 2015
Difficult problems take time to resolve
"Difficult problems take time to resolve. The more frantically you pick at knots, the more entangled they can become. To untangle yourself try relaxing. Gently and patiently work with your difficulties and in time you will be freed from what now seems impossible."
— Bryant McGill
